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allergy?

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QUESTION: 8 yr old boston terrier / pug mix. gets severe red rashes on belly to private area..vet changes food but no success.
Im loosing faith!

ANSWER: Hi Jackie,

Well hold on, I do see a lot of these situations professionally and there is almost always something we can do to help. To start with, I need a bit more information; how long has this been happening, what food are you using and which have you tried, is the dog on any medication and/or supplements, and are you willing to consider a home made diet?

Fill me in some more and I'll be able to help you better. Often with these conditions a home made diet with some anti inflammatory supplements (such as a fish oil) can help a great deal.

hang in there!
All the best, Catherine

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QUESTION: I forgot this info...the vet thought he had a yeast infection and was put on meds...made no diff. also thought it was an allergy and put him on allergy meds also made no differance...

Answer
I do think this is a nutritional issue and would love to work with you professionally - if you decide a home made diet is the way you want to go, by all means contact me regarding a personalized diet plan.
www.thepossiblecanine.com

Keep me posted too, how the new foods work out. I really think you will see improvement.
Catherine